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UK’s Daily Mail writes an excellent article on Smita’s view on the power of breathing and meditation

MMP Talks

Smita Joshi recently took the MMP stage with her powerful talk, Can Yoga Be Weaponised?  In this captivating presentation, she explores how yoga can go beyond the physical, becoming a transformative tool for mastering the mind and emotions. Watch now to discover a fresh perspective on yoga’s potential to empower and elevate.

Meet Smita

In her two-and-a-half-decade corporate career, Smita worked with C-suite leaders of global industry giants, winning and delivering multi-million-dollar contracts—including a landmark $1 billion deal. She was a pioneer in bringing India’s Information Technology Services into the core operations of major British and European corporations, reshaping industry paradigms.

Alongside my corporate career, I became a life coach and led personal transformation programmes to groups of hundreds at a time. As a TV presenter and host of The Self Discovery Channel,  she has interviewed global thought leaders and gurus, entrepreneurs and politicians. A devoted practitioner,  Smita is also a certified yoga teacher and transformation coach.  She’s married and lives in London.

Follow a young woman’s gripping journey of Self-discovery across continents and lifetimes as she struggles to conquer life’s conflicts … then she starts heeding the inner voice …
Dive into Smita’s curated collection of guided meditations, inspired by a lifetime of personal practice and ancestral wisdom. Whether you’re seeking inner peace, clarity, or a deeper connection to your inner Self, each audio offers a unique pathway to mindfulness and spiritual growth. Designed for both novices and seasoned meditators, Smita’s audios provide the perfect backdrop for introspection and self-discovery. Embrace the serenity and let Smita guide your inner journey.
Smita Joshi offers a transformative mentoring and coaching experience. She guides individuals to elevate their leadership potential and achieve significant breakthroughs in their chosen fields. Through her program, participants learn to silence disruptive ‘mind monkey noise’, challenge limiting beliefs, and harness insights beyond everyday consciousness. Smita’s holistic approach ensures decisions align with one’s authentic self, leading to internal and external satisfaction.
Smita Joshi stands out as a British-Indian orator, renowned for her ability to captivate and inspire audiences. Drawing from her rich tapestry of experiences, she seamlessly bridges the wisdom of Eastern spirituality with the practicalities of Western insights. With over twenty years in the realm of personal transformation, Smita’s talks resonate deeply, providing listeners with transformative perspectives and actionable insights. Whether it’s about self-discovery, purpose-driven living, or the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern challenges, her speeches are a beacon of enlightenment and motivation. As a speaker, Smita doesn’t just communicate; she connects, leaving her audience invigorated, enlightened, and empowered.
Yoga is not just a physical practice but a transformative journey of the mind, body, and soul. Originating from ancient traditions and deeply rooted in spiritual philosophy, yoga offers a holistic approach to well-being. Beyond the asanas or postures, it integrates breath control, meditation, and moral disciplines to harmonize the inner and outer self. In the words of the Bhagavad Gita, “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the Self.” Embracing yoga means embarking on a path of self-discovery, promoting mental clarity, physical strength, and spiritual enlightenment. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned practitioner, yoga provides a sanctuary of balance and peace in our often chaotic world.
The Self-Discovery Channel – be inspired and connect to the “Real You” beyond the noise of your mind, the chaos of life.

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Calm Your Mind: No matter where you are, find yourself in Nature to enjoy the Elements. Let the Elements gently sweep away the debris gathered from your day. These are meditation experiences, rich guided visualisations, that seduce even a non-meditator to relax into a space of deep calm.

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  • Narcissists rely on control. They know exactly how to provoke a reaction, shift blame and keep you emotionally entangled. Not by accident, but by design.
 
But the moment their tactics stop working, the dynamic begins to change.
 
Here are five quiet ways to take your power back — without ever raising your voice:
 
1. Respond with questions, not explanations.
When they try to trap you with loaded questions, stay calm and flip it. Say things like, “Why do you ask?” or “What makes you say that?”
 It puts the focus back on them, and avoids the defence they’re hoping for.
 
2. Slow everything down.
 Urgency is one of their most effective tools. The faster you react, the easier you are to manipulate.
 Taking your time to respond disrupts their rhythm — and reminds you that you don’t owe anyone instant access to your energy.
 
3. Keep your language neutral.
A narcissist wants emotion, because emotion is fuel. Phrases like, “That’s one way to look at it,” or “I’ll give it some thought,” allow you to disengage without escalating.
 You’re not shutting down — you’re protecting your peace.
 
4. Agree in unexpected ways.
If they throw an insult like “You’re so selfish,” try saying, “Maybe I am.”
They expect pushback. They don’t know what to do with indifference. When there’s no reaction, there’s no control.
 
5. Detach from their validation.
Their influence fades the moment you stop needing their approval. When their opinion no longer defines you, the game is over.
You don’t need to convince them of your worth — just remember it for yourself.
 
Control only works when you keep engaging. The second you stop justifying, defending, or explaining: they lose access.
 
Have you experienced this? Share your story below, your voice might help someone else feel less alone 
 
#smitajoshi #narcissist #narcissists #narcissistsurvivor #narcissistrecovery #narcissistawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor
  • They breadcrumbed you, just enough affection to keep you hooked, but never the security your heart craved. That’s not a relationship. That’s emotional captivity.

If you relate...

Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎

#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
  • Men, have you ever been in a relationship with a woman who played the victim? Share your experiences in the comments!
 
cc: christiectherapy
 
#smitajoshi #datingadvice #redflags #relationshiptips #mensmentalhealth #toxicrelationships #datingtruths #healthyrelationships #emotionalintelligence #selfworth #covertnarcissist #relationshipadvice #breakupadvice #explore #explorepage #breakuprecovery #toxic
  • They’ll twist your words, gaslight your feelings and rewrite reality—until you start questioning yourself. And suddenly, you’re apologising… for being hurt. That’s not resolution. That’s manipulation.

#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
  • Narcissists don’t break when you confront them.
 
They break when they realise they’ve lost access to you, your energy, your attention, your willingness to keep explaining yourself.
 
And the most powerful part is, you never have to raise your voice.

Here are five things that quietly unravel their control:
 
1. Your silence

You stop explaining, stop defending, stop reacting.

Why it works: They thrive on emotional reactions. Silence leaves them powerless.
 
2. Your indifference

You no longer flinch when they try to trigger you. You’ve stopped caring, and they know it.

Why it works: They want to be central to your world. Nothing feels more threatening than becoming irrelevant.
 
3. Your glow-up

You start healing. You’re smiling again. You’re no longer stuck — and it has nothing to do with them.

Why it works: They hoped you’d stay broken. Watching you rise without them is a truth they can’t escape.
 
4. Your boundaries

You say no without guilt. You leave without a speech.

Why it works: Boundaries remind them they never had as much power as they thought.
 
5. Your peace

You don’t argue, you don’t retaliate — you simply move forward.

Why it works: They don’t know how to survive without chaos. Peace is the one thing they can’t control.
 
They don’t miss you, they miss the version of you they could control.

And when that version no longer exists, they’re left with the one thing they’ve spent their whole lives avoiding: themselves.

#smitajoshi #fyp #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #narcissisticabusesurvivor #emotionalhealing
  • 5 signs of a female narcissist 👀
 
If you relate...
 
Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎
 
#smitajoshi #quotes #psychology #mindset #female #narcissist #signs #foryou
  • When love came with fear, silence or shame, you learned to protect yourself instead of receiving it. But their inability to love properly says everything about them—not your worth.

If you relate...

Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎

#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
  • When a man carries unresolved pain from his early relationship with the feminine, it doesn’t just affect how he shows up in love, it shapes his entire emotional landscape.
 
Here’s how the mother wound often plays out:
 
1. Emotional dysregulation
 Struggles to hold space for a woman’s emotions. Easily overwhelmed, reactive or emotionally checked out.
 
2. Seeks emotional safety but can’t create it
 Wants to be held, validated and reassured by his partner — but struggles to offer that same safety in return.
 
3. Becomes the “Nice Guy”
 Avoids conflict, people-pleases and loses himself in the relationship. Puts her on a pedestal while quietly resenting his own silence.
 
4. Leans into co-dependency
 Relies on women for emotional regulation, validation and identity. The relationship becomes his mirror and his crutch.
 
5. Feels disconnected from his deeper self
Carries a lingering sense of unworthiness. Doubts his potential. Struggles to trust his own power or follow through on his goals.

Healing this isn’t about becoming harder, it’s about becoming truer.
 
It takes a man willing to sit with his inner child, to build emotional sensitivity and to meet his own heart with presence.
 
Not just for himself, but for every relationship he’ll ever build from here.
 
#smitajoshi #healthymasculinty #menswork #spiritualgrowth #spiritualgrowth #selfdevelopment #masculineandfeminine #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #relationships #awakening #mindset #polarity #selflove #dating #menscoach #feminine #womenscoach #conscious #consciousmen #healinginnerchild #innerchild #consciousmen #healingjourney
  • Reactive abuse is a manipulation tactic used by the abuser to justify or obscure their own actions.
 
Have you ever experienced this?

#smitajoshi #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EndDomesticViolence #BreakTheSilence #DVAM #dvawareness #narcissist #narctok #narcissism
  • They don’t take accountability, they deflect it. You end up defending your reaction more than their actions, until you forget what you were even upset about in the first place.
 
If you relate...
 
Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎
 
#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
  • When we stay silent and refuse to acknowledge what hurts us, the wound doesn’t disappear, it lingers. It shows up in our patterns, our reactions, and eventually, in the next generation.
 
What we don’t heal, we hand down.
 
Ignoring it might feel easier in the moment, but true strength is choosing to face what broke you, so your daughter doesn’t have to spend her life healing from what you couldn’t confront.
 
Let it end with you, for her peace and yours.
 
If you relate... 
 
Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎
 
#smitajoshi #selflove #healingjourney #healthyboundaries  #generationalhealing #generationalcurses #spiritualawakening #spiritualwarfare #boundaries #emotionalintelligence #motherwound #motherwoundhealing #narcissist #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticmother #fyp #explore #explorepage
  • You can love someone and still choose yourself. You can care deeply and still walk away. Healing is recognising when love starts to cost your peace, your soul's sanity — and choosing to protect it.
 
If you relate...
 
Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎
 
#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
Narcissists rely on control. They know exactly how to provoke a reaction, shift blame and keep you emotionally entangled. Not by accident, but by design. But the moment their tactics stop working, the dynamic begins to change. Here are five quiet ways to take your power back — without ever raising your voice: 1. Respond with questions, not explanations. When they try to trap you with loaded questions, stay calm and flip it. Say things like, “Why do you ask?” or “What makes you say that?” It puts the focus back on them, and avoids the defence they’re hoping for. 2. Slow everything down. Urgency is one of their most effective tools. The faster you react, the easier you are to manipulate. Taking your time to respond disrupts their rhythm — and reminds you that you don’t owe anyone instant access to your energy. 3. Keep your language neutral. A narcissist wants emotion, because emotion is fuel. Phrases like, “That’s one way to look at it,” or “I’ll give it some thought,” allow you to disengage without escalating. You’re not shutting down — you’re protecting your peace. 4. Agree in unexpected ways. If they throw an insult like “You’re so selfish,” try saying, “Maybe I am.” They expect pushback. They don’t know what to do with indifference. When there’s no reaction, there’s no control. 5. Detach from their validation. Their influence fades the moment you stop needing their approval. When their opinion no longer defines you, the game is over. You don’t need to convince them of your worth — just remember it for yourself. Control only works when you keep engaging. The second you stop justifying, defending, or explaining: they lose access. Have you experienced this? Share your story below, your voice might help someone else feel less alone #smitajoshi #narcissist #narcissists #narcissistsurvivor #narcissistrecovery #narcissistawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor
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They breadcrumbed you, just enough affection to keep you hooked, but never the security your heart craved. That’s not a relationship. That’s emotional captivity.

If you relate...

Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎

#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
They breadcrumbed you, just enough affection to keep you hooked, but never the security your heart craved. That’s not a relationship. That’s emotional captivity. If you relate... Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎 #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
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Men, have you ever been in a relationship with a woman who played the victim? Share your experiences in the comments! cc: christiectherapy #smitajoshi #datingadvice #redflags #relationshiptips #mensmentalhealth #toxicrelationships #datingtruths #healthyrelationships #emotionalintelligence #selfworth #covertnarcissist #relationshipadvice #breakupadvice #explore #explorepage #breakuprecovery #toxic
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They’ll twist your words, gaslight your feelings and rewrite reality—until you start questioning yourself. And suddenly, you’re apologising… for being hurt. That’s not resolution. That’s manipulation.

#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
They’ll twist your words, gaslight your feelings and rewrite reality—until you start questioning yourself. And suddenly, you’re apologising… for being hurt. That’s not resolution. That’s manipulation. #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
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Narcissists don’t break when you confront them. They break when they realise they’ve lost access to you, your energy, your attention, your willingness to keep explaining yourself. And the most powerful part is, you never have to raise your voice. Here are five things that quietly unravel their control: 1. Your silence You stop explaining, stop defending, stop reacting. Why it works: They thrive on emotional reactions. Silence leaves them powerless. 2. Your indifference You no longer flinch when they try to trigger you. You’ve stopped caring, and they know it. Why it works: They want to be central to your world. Nothing feels more threatening than becoming irrelevant. 3. Your glow-up You start healing. You’re smiling again. You’re no longer stuck — and it has nothing to do with them. Why it works: They hoped you’d stay broken. Watching you rise without them is a truth they can’t escape. 4. Your boundaries You say no without guilt. You leave without a speech. Why it works: Boundaries remind them they never had as much power as they thought. 5. Your peace You don’t argue, you don’t retaliate — you simply move forward. Why it works: They don’t know how to survive without chaos. Peace is the one thing they can’t control. They don’t miss you, they miss the version of you they could control. And when that version no longer exists, they’re left with the one thing they’ve spent their whole lives avoiding: themselves. #smitajoshi #fyp #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #narcissisticabusesurvivor #emotionalhealing
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5 signs of a female narcissist 👀 If you relate... Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎 #smitajoshi #quotes #psychology #mindset #female #narcissist #signs #foryou
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When love came with fear, silence or shame, you learned to protect yourself instead of receiving it. But their inability to love properly says everything about them—not your worth.

If you relate...

Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎

#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
When love came with fear, silence or shame, you learned to protect yourself instead of receiving it. But their inability to love properly says everything about them—not your worth. If you relate... Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎 #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
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When a man carries unresolved pain from his early relationship with the feminine, it doesn’t just affect how he shows up in love, it shapes his entire emotional landscape. Here’s how the mother wound often plays out: 1. Emotional dysregulation Struggles to hold space for a woman’s emotions. Easily overwhelmed, reactive or emotionally checked out. 2. Seeks emotional safety but can’t create it Wants to be held, validated and reassured by his partner — but struggles to offer that same safety in return. 3. Becomes the “Nice Guy” Avoids conflict, people-pleases and loses himself in the relationship. Puts her on a pedestal while quietly resenting his own silence. 4. Leans into co-dependency Relies on women for emotional regulation, validation and identity. The relationship becomes his mirror and his crutch. 5. Feels disconnected from his deeper self Carries a lingering sense of unworthiness. Doubts his potential. Struggles to trust his own power or follow through on his goals. Healing this isn’t about becoming harder, it’s about becoming truer. It takes a man willing to sit with his inner child, to build emotional sensitivity and to meet his own heart with presence. Not just for himself, but for every relationship he’ll ever build from here. #smitajoshi #healthymasculinty #menswork #spiritualgrowth #spiritualgrowth #selfdevelopment #masculineandfeminine #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #relationships #awakening #mindset #polarity #selflove #dating #menscoach #feminine #womenscoach #conscious #consciousmen #healinginnerchild #innerchild #consciousmen #healingjourney
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Reactive abuse is a manipulation tactic used by the abuser to justify or obscure their own actions. Have you ever experienced this? #smitajoshi #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EndDomesticViolence #BreakTheSilence #DVAM #dvawareness #narcissist #narctok #narcissism
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They don’t take accountability, they deflect it. You end up defending your reaction more than their actions, until you forget what you were even upset about in the first place.
 
If you relate...
 
Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎
 
#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
They don’t take accountability, they deflect it. You end up defending your reaction more than their actions, until you forget what you were even upset about in the first place. If you relate... Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎 #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
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When we stay silent and refuse to acknowledge what hurts us, the wound doesn’t disappear, it lingers. It shows up in our patterns, our reactions, and eventually, in the next generation. What we don’t heal, we hand down. Ignoring it might feel easier in the moment, but true strength is choosing to face what broke you, so your daughter doesn’t have to spend her life healing from what you couldn’t confront. Let it end with you, for her peace and yours. If you relate... Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎 #smitajoshi #selflove #healingjourney #healthyboundaries #generationalhealing #generationalcurses #spiritualawakening #spiritualwarfare #boundaries #emotionalintelligence #motherwound #motherwoundhealing #narcissist #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticmother #fyp #explore #explorepage
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You can love someone and still choose yourself. You can care deeply and still walk away. Healing is recognising when love starts to cost your peace, your soul's sanity — and choosing to protect it.
 
If you relate...
 
Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎
 
#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
You can love someone and still choose yourself. You can care deeply and still walk away. Healing is recognising when love starts to cost your peace, your soul's sanity — and choosing to protect it. If you relate... Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎 #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma
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